Wednesday 31 May 2017

Creating a Judging List

It is the nightmare that every show holder has to face...unless you've managed to persuade people to judge individual sections for you this is something you are going to have to deal with!

But do not worry! Here is my handy guide to creating your judging list.

Step 1

The first step is to make sure you have a clear spreadsheet set up with your entrants names and information, just like this:


Step 2


The next step is to add columns with numbers corresponding to your schedule. We have 1-145.


Step 3

The next step is to black out the names of anyone who can't judge or who hasn't given you a judging list.


Step 4

Use the judging lists you've been given to mark what classes people can judge. I tend to put an 'X' in the boxes where someone cannot judge and leave the others blank.


Step 5

Use a notepad to create a list of entrants initials, put the number of their row next to their initials. That will make it easier for you to write your list.


Step 6

Use your running order to create a spreadsheet. You need to have everything split up by ring. Make sure to include the class numbers and class names. You can see an example one below:


Step 7

Set up your screen so you have each spreadsheet side by side.


Step 8

Use your list to work out who can judge each class. The best thing to do is work down the list, so start with class number one and add the first person in. Then work across the rings so you don't have one person judging in the same ring at the same time!


Step 9

When you put someone down to judge a class put a tally mark by their name.

As you work out the list try to even it out, so you give everyone the same number of classes to judge. The tally is there to help you make sure you do this!


Step 10

Keep going, working slowly and methodically, filling in everyone's names until the list is complete.


Step 11

You need to make sure everyone has an even number of classes to judge. If at the end you have uneven numbers then go back and do some swapping.

In this case we swapped out a class that JH was judging and put DH as the judge to make it even.


Step 12

And you are done! Share it with your entrants before you print it off so you know whether you need to make any changes!


Duende

A sneak peak of the second Premier Club model has appeared and WOW!

Sneak peek

That face looks so gorgeous

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Model of the Day - White

Our model of the day today is 'White' a beautiful Schleich Mustang mare

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Name: White
Show Name: White Wilderness
Breed: Mustang
Colour: Grey
Gender: Mare
Brand: Schleich
Model Number: 97151
Model Name: 2016 Horse Club Advent Calendar
Mould: Mustang Mare
Breed: Paddock Pal
Year Produced: 2016
Finish: Matte
Face Markings: None
Leg Markings: None
Sire: None
Dam: None
Unique ID Code: 1059
Best Live Show Placing: None

PLUSHIES!





Our latest video features the various different plush horses available at www.chestnutridge.co.uk

Monday 29 May 2017

10 Model Horse Half Term Projects

If (like me, loving this school holiday work schedule) you are on half term right now you will suddenly find yourself with lots of spare time (unless you have exams of course, in which case why are you reading this? You should be revising! Go make a cup of tea and get back to work, YOU CAN DO IT YOUNG POTATO).

OK inspirational exam talk over. Let's have a look at some fun projects to keep you occupied over the holidays :)

1. Cataloging

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It needs doing! Stop putting it off! Get that collection catalogued. If you want to learn how to put together your own spreadsheet check out this tutorial here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chestnutridgemodels/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154186797211482

2. Create a FB Page/Website for your Models










What could be more fun than your own website/blog/facebook page devoted to your model horses! Maybe you will do one for your custom studio or your stud or maybe just a fun place to share images of your models. If you do create one let me know and I'll share it with the followers :D

3. Write up Your Show Results

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I know you've been putting it off. Get them typed up!

4. Create a Photo Story

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You don't really see many of these any more. Create your own photo story about your horses. If you want to send it to us or give us a link we'll share it on this Blog.

5. Enter a Photoshow

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There are loads of photoshows going on all of the time. Go outside, get some nice pictures and enter a photoshow.

You can find details about our current show here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/gaited-photoshow-94-w.asp

And Popular Votes Photoshows here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493893527541574/

6. Do Some Dusting

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Is it raining? Probably if you live in the UK. Go and dust those horses!

7. Create a New Performance Set Up

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Get creative! Create a funny scene, or something usual. Maybe you could even make a really fun themed jump? Create something new ready for the Summer show series.

8. Follow a Tutorial

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All you have to do is google 'model horse tutorial' and a whole world opens up to you. Maybe you'd like to use a Chestnut Ridge one? Or someone elses? Entirely up to you, follow a tutorial and learn a new skill.

9. Have a Clear Out


Dig into that body boxes, or those boxes and boxes of tack and have a bit of a clear out. Maybe you could put some items to one side to donate to a raffle at your next show? Or sell off some unwanted projects to raise some money for a new horse!

10. Enter a Competition

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Find a new model horse competition to enter. You could enter our current one here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/icelandic-competition-113-w.asp

Sunday 28 May 2017

Model of the Day - Joe

Our model of the day today is Joe, a cute little Schleich Tinker Stallion

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Name: Joe
Show Name: CRS Elephanto
Breed: Cob
Colour: Bay Pinto
Gender: Stallion
Brand: Schleich
Model Number: 13625
Model Name: Tinker Stallion
Mould: Tinker Stallion
Scale: Paddock Pal
Years Produced: 2008-2015
Finish: Matte
Face Markings: White Blaze
Leg Markings: 4x White Legs
Sire: None
Dam: None
Unique ID Code: 740
Best Live Show Placing: 1st Place (BMECS)

Saturday 27 May 2017

Model of the Day - Leonardo

After a bit of a break it's time to start up our model of the day again! Our model of the day today is Leonardo.

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Name: Leonardo
Show Name: CRS Leonardo de Vinci
Breed: Arabian x Hackney
Colour: Bay
Gender: Stallion
Scale: Traditional
Original Manufacturer: Breyer
Artist: Deborah Brown
Mould: Huckleberry Bey
Face Markings: White Snip
Leg Markings: 3x Ermines
Sire: None
Dam: None
Unique ID Code: 679
Best Live Show Placing: Small Section Reserve to Reserve Champion

Friday 26 May 2017

Jaipur

OK I AM IN LOVE! I need one of these so badly, isn't she just adorable?

She is another BF store special

Thursday 25 May 2017

Classic Nylon Halters

Someone requested we offer these months ago and I'm ashamed to say I've only just got around to adding them to the website!

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I whipped up a nice purple one for this Shire today to act as the example piece.

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And you can find them for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/rope-halter-42255-p.asp

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P.S. We recently had issues with a lot of our photographs being used elsewhere and so I've started to watermark everything, hence the addition of the CR logo! Yes it's an easy one to remove but I don't think the person who was taking them had the greatest level of intelligence, hopefully it should at least make it obvious. If I have to properly watermark in future, I will.

Cantering Carousel 2017

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Two New Western Bridles

Apparently this is the in thing to order at the moment :)

Love a nice Western bridle (although I'm nearly out of bits...aaaaa)

First up is this nice black and grey bridle with sparkles

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Second is this lovely two ear bridle with a beautiful cast western bit

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Uniquely it was requested to be made for a Breyer heavy horse, Daisy rather likes it, she wonders whether she could be a barrel racer?

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Tuesday 23 May 2017

Chestnut Trakehner

I finished this pretty model on Sunday:

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She was done as part of a tutorial and colour formula and painted entirely in Humbrol acrylics. You can find the colour formula here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chestnutridgemodels/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154667268446482

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He is for sale here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/cant-get-over-42219-p.asp

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Sunday 21 May 2017

Love Hearts Live

No rest for the wicked! Yesterday we headed off to Kent for Love Hearts Live, a really small live show right on the coast (as you can see).

You can find the full photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155137327880155.1073742040.689360154&type=1&l=7586230e62

We arrived early so decided to take Brandy for a quick walk along the cliffs, there was a beautiful view

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Although Brandy was insistent that absolutely nothing bad would happen if she jumped off...

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Anyway eventually we headed back to the hall for a very late start, I didn't get many pictures as I was showing rather a few too many horses, but here are a select few.

Playing balancing games with this doll

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Because I was bored...

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An Arabian costume entry

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Performance Championship

Champion

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Reserve Champion

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I said it was a small show!

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The CTF Fjord class

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I have such a soft spot for this mould

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Beautiful decorator

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Original Finish Championship

Champion

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Reserve Champion

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CTF Championship

Champion - CRS Charles Dickens

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Reserve Champion (this horse is called Fjord Cortina and I find that amazing)

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Lovely custom CollectA

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Very pretty resin

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AR Championship

Champion

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Reserve Champion - CRS Ana Bahebak

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Custom Championship

Champion

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Reserve Champion - CRS Irish Shockwave

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SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Supreme Champion

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Reserve Supreme Champion

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Reserve to Reserve Supreme Champion - CRS Ana Bahebak

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